Samurai wasp has minimal impact on native stink bugs, new CABI-led study confirms
A new study led by CABI has confirmed that the Samurai wasp (Trissolcus japonicus) – a natural enemy of the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) pest – has minimal impact on native stink bugs. Dr Tim Haye, Head of Arthropod Biological Control, based at CABI’s centre in Switzerland, teamed-up…
Project launched to improve marketing of pawpaw, mango, avocado and citrus fruits by managing invasive scale insect pests in Eastern Africa
A new project has been launched to help improve market access for pawpaw, mango, avocado, and citrus by managing invasive scale insect pests in Eastern Africa – particularly Kenya, Uganda and Burundi. The three-year project will seek to increase compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements for the fruits through…
Crop Sprayer App is latest tool in the PlantwisePlus Toolkit
CABI has launched the Crop Sprayer App – the latest tool in the PlantwisePlus Toolkit – aimed at helping smallholder farmers calculate how much pesticide to use when treating their crops and protecting them from pests and diseases. Plant health is increasingly threatened by climate change, pests and insufficient response…
New PlantwisePlus Toolkit helps farmer advisory service providers give better advice
A new PlantwisePlus Toolkit has been launched to help identifying tried and trusted digital tools that are designed to assist crop production by supporting decision-making. The website is aimed at agricultural advisory service providers and brings together a suite of digital tools to, ultimately, support smallholder farmers implementing sustainable crop…
Expertise shared to produce Good Agricultural Practice Guides for avocado, beans and peas in pods in Kenya
CABI has shared its expertise on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures in the production and launch of Good Agricultural Practice Guides for avocado, beans and peas in pods in Kenya. Dr MaryLucy Oronje, Scientist SPS and team lead for the development of materials which were showcased by the National Horticulture…
Enrol now for online courses in integrated crop management
Enrolment is now open for individuals interested in courses in integrated crop management solutions as part of three online programmes being run by CABI and the University of Neuchâtel in collaboration with partner institutions in Switzerland. Scientists, teachers, extension officers, policy makers and post-graduate students are being invited to enrol…